Apple-Spice Layer Cake with Goat Cheese Frosting

Well, I held out as long as I could guys, but now that we’re into the second week of September I couldn’t resist sneaking in a little bit of fall baking. The temperatures have cooled down just a tad, and with football on tv, this was the first weekend it really started to feel like fall to me. I always turn my attention to apples first, and this year is no different. Apples are so versatile, perfect in both sweet and savory applications; I think it only makes sense to show them some love in September before turning to all things pumpkin in October

I decided the first apple treat out of the gate had to be epic, and this apple-spice layer cake with goat cheese frosting checks all the boxes. I’m probably a little biased, but I think it’s a stunner! A moist and fluffy, triple layer apple cake flavored not only with homemade applesauce but also traditional fall spices like cinnamon and nutmeg. The creamy goat cheese frosting is a little outside of the box, but if you’re a goat cheese fan, you’ll love this tangy, sweet concoction! And if not, feel free to go with cream cheese frosting instead.

I’m sharing the recipe for this amazing cake over at Baked by Rachel today as part of her Apple A Day party. For the second year in a row, she’s dedicated the entire month of September to celebrating apples on her blog. If you need fall baking inspiration, look no further – there’s a fantastic variety of sweet and savory recipes alike!

I have to admit, the goat cheese frosting has me a little leery (I’d probably stick with cream cheese) – but you totally had me with homemade caramel applesauce. Geez Louise, how have I never heard of that???? And in a cake??? Must be amazing.

Late in posting, but had to share my thoughts about how great this cake was! I was worried about the frosting having too much of a goat cheese “bite”, but when I got this home and tried it (after a harrowing ride with it sliding around on my back seat), I couldn’t have been happier! The icing was the perfect complement to the spice cake. Just a great combo! Since I wasn’t able to get to the office with it that day we froze some of it (but that portion won’t make it to the office either!) Thanks again!